When David Warner and Jasprit Bumrah face off, it's a battle between one of the most explosive openers in world cricket and one of the most lethal fast bowlers of the modern era. Warner, known for his aggressive style and quick starts, has taken on some of the best bowlers in the world, while Bumrah’s precision, pace, and ability to strike at crucial moments make him a constant threat.
This article breaks down their head-to-head stats across Tests, ODIs, T20 Internationals, and T20 franchise cricket, offering insight into who has had the upper hand in this exciting rivalry.
David Warner vs Jasprit Bumrah Head-to-Head Stats Summary
David Warner has faced Jasprit Bumrah across Tests, ODIs, T20 Internationals, and T20 franchise cricket. In total, Warner has scored 189 runs off 197 balls, and has been dismissed only twice by Bumrah. He has hit 24 fours and 1 six, and played 100 dot balls in these encounters.
Format | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s/6s | Avg | SR |
Test | 9 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 1/0 | - | 66.0 |
ODI | 124 | 132 | 0 | 71 | 17/0 | - | 93.9 |
T20I | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0/0 | 1.0 | 40.0 |
Twenty20 | 54 | 45 | 0 | 15 | 6/1 | - | 12.0 |
Total | 189 | 197 | 2 | 100 | 24/1 | 1.0 | 211.9 |
Warner vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in Tests
In Test cricket, Warner has faced Bumrah only once—in 2021. He scored 9 runs off 15 balls, hit 1 four, and was not dismissed. His strike rate was 60.0, and he played 11 dot balls. While it’s a small sample, Warner wasn’t troubled by Bumrah in that brief matchup.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2021 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | - | 60.0 |
Total | 9 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | - | 60.0 |
Warner vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in ODIs
In ODIs, Warner has a strong record against Bumrah. He has scored 124 runs off 132 balls without being dismissed even once. He has struck 17 fours, played 71 dot balls, and has a strike rate of 93.9.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2016 | 14 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | - | 66.7 |
2017 | 27 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | - | 128.6 |
2019 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | - | 60.0 |
2020 | 52 | 55 | 0 | 31 | 8 | 0 | - | 94.5 |
2023 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | - | 110.0 |
Total | 124 | 132 | 0 | 71 | 17 | 0 | - | 93.9 |
Warner vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20Is
In T20Is, Bumrah has dominated Warner. Across just 5 balls, Warner has managed only 2 runs and has been dismissed twice.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2016 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 50.0 |
2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Total | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 40.0 |
Warner vs Bumrah: Year-by-Year Head to Head Stats in T20s
In T20 leagues, Warner has done better. He has scored 54 runs off 45 balls and has never been dismissed by Bumrah in this format. He has hit 6 fours and 1 six, with a strike rate of 120.0.
Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | Avg | SR |
2013 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | - | 150.0 |
2014 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 160.0 |
2016 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | 133.3 |
2017 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | - | 100.0 |
2019 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 100.0 |
2020 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | - | 150.0 |
2021 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | |
Total | 54 | 45 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 120.0 |
Verdict: David Warner vs Jasprit Bumrah - Who has the edge?
Looking at the numbers, David Warner dominates in ODIs, scoring 124 runs without being dismissed by Bumrah. He’s also looked solid in T20 franchise matches, with no dismissals and a decent strike rate.
However, Bumrah has clearly won the battle in T20 Internationals, dismissing Warner twice in just five balls, showing his effectiveness in the shortest format. In Tests, the sample size is too small to draw conclusions, but Bumrah has kept Warner quiet.
Overall, it’s a balanced contest. Warner holds the edge in ODIs, while Bumrah has the upper hand in T20Is. The rivalry remains close and format-dependent.
